Let’s be clear. The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide 90 percent protection against ...

Older people are living longer and keeping more of their teeth. That’s good news — but it also means that seniors need to be more vigilant than ever about oral health. Over the past 20 years, the ...

We’re in the midst of the holiday season. This time of year, there is an abundance of activity. The lights, the carols and get togethers all put us in the mood. Traditions and memories can make our ...

Most people don’t think about their bladder very often. But as you get older, it’s something that requires a little bit more attention. Here’s what you need to know about how your bladder changes as ...

Holiday greetings and welcome to the first "Aging Issues" column from the Napa County Commission on Aging (NCCOA, for short)! In the holiday spirit of giving thanks, the NCCOA wishes to express its ...

Changes in sleep are a natural part of aging. Many older adults cope with problems such as insomnia, apnea, restless legs and changes in their body’s internal rhythms. Co-occurring disorders and side ...

Mental health concerns in the elderly population are underrecognized and often untreated. This not only impacts one’s quality of life but can exacerbate other age-related disorders and vice versa ...

Growing old with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a relatively new positive phenomenon, thanks in part to more physiologic insulin formations and increasingly sophisticated glucose management technology. Such ...

MIAMI - Aging South Florida condos face critical issues, including maintenance backlogs, insufficiencies in reserves and potential financial burdens on owners due to special assessments. Some buyers ...